[Tango-L] So what is authentic Argentine tango?

[Sergey Kazachenko]

On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 7:58 AM, Vince Bagušauskas <vytis at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Reading the further postings on Tango 2000... for Dummies and the off list emails I have recieved, raises the suggestion that,
>the organisers should put up a sandwich board outside the milonga door/a notice in their newsletter/internet postings etc,
>that says clearly and plainly what style of dancing is permitted as conditions of entry (like entry to car-parks), rather than
>rely on quiet hope that the music will keep the riff-raff away

"
Improper dancing will not be tolerated; persons so indulging will be
immediately ejected.

No moonlight or shadow lighting effect. The hall must remain fully lighted.

No dance shall continue after 3 o'clock a.m. unless by written
permission of the Mayor,and not later than 11:45 Saturdays.

Pass-out checks are not to be issued.

Matrons shall be employed at every public dance and have entire charge
of ladies' rooms.

Minors under the age of 17 years shall not be admitted to hall unless
accompanied by parent or guardian.

By special instructions of the directors of the Musician's Union, all
orchestras are directed to obey the orders of the representative of
the Mayor to cease playing should conditions so justify.
"

In the same article: "By orders of Mayor Fitzgerald yesterday,
improper dances of all kinds are excluded from the public dance halls
of Boston. The prohibition includes all the so-called animal dances,
such as the turkey trot, bunnie hug, bear dance, etc, also the kitchen
sink, tango and other extravagances."

>From Boston Daily Globe October 11, 1913.


Take care,

Sergey

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